Diehl Memorial Fountain

Diehl Memorial Fountain (HM28T9)

Location: Frederick, MD 21701 Frederick County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 24.773', W 77° 24.558'

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The original memorial, unveiled on August 17, 1911, was dedicated to the humane efforts of Marie Diehl (1855-1907), a founder of the Frederick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, now the Frederick County Humane Society.

The 12-foot tall monument depicted Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth and spring, and featured drinking fountains "for man and beast." In addition to a fountain for people, there was a large basin for horses and two on the sides for dogs and cats.

The bas-relief here portrays the original memorial where it stood at the corner of Church and Court Streets. And, in that monument's tradition, these fountains are "to furnish refreshing drink" to the citizens of Frederick and their beloved animal friends.
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HM NumberHM28T9
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Year Placed2007
Placed ByThe City of Frederick
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Date Added Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 at 1:04pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 292580 N 4365366
Decimal Degrees39.41288333, -77.40930000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 24.773', W 77° 24.558'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 24' 46.38" N, 77° 24' 33.48" W
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Area Code(s)301, 410, 240
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick MD 21701, US
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